Medication Review

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Medication Review

This page explains what a medication review is and how to organise yours when it is due.

Do you need a Medication Review?

All patients on repeat prescriptions need to have their medication reviewed every year.

The purpose of the review is to check that you are still taking the most appropriate medication for your condition and that your condition is being effectively controlled. It is also a good opportunity to adjust your prescription if required, removing unnecessary items or making changes if you aren't getting on well with the current medicine.

You can find out when you are due for a review by checking the printed prescription sheet that is attached to your medication when you collect it from the pharmacist.

If you are very overdue for your medication review we will send you a letter asking you to contact us to arrange one, but we hope that you will take responsibility for keeping up to date.

If you are due for a review you should follow the procedure outlined below.

We are gradually trying to align reviews so they happen during the month of your birthday so this should be easier to remember.

How to book your Medication Review

You need to contact the surgery if you notice that your review is due or if you recieve a reminder from our Medicines Management Team or your Pharmacy.

Call reception on 01243 608201 to arrange a review but please make sure you also send us your Medication Review Questionnaire (see below).

It is very important to have regular reviews

Please note that without regular monitoring we are unable to continue to prescribe your medication.

Page last reviewed: 14 May 2025
Page created: 14 February 2020